Arsenal's summer of frustration has continued after Juventus confirmed
midfielder Paul Pogba will be staying with the Italian champions.

Pogba was reportedly a £20m target for Arsenal after an impressive debut season in Turin where he scored five goals in 27 appearances following his move from Manchester United.

But Juventus director general Beppe Marotta was unequivocal over Pogba's future, whose contract runs until 2016.

"Forget about Pogba," he told Tuttosport. "We do not have the slightest intention of listening to any offer which may arrive for our midfielder."

It would represent another transfer setback for Arsenal after they rejected the opportunity to sign striker Gonzalo Higuain from Real Madrid and suffered high-profile failure in their pursuit of Luis Suarez.

Bayern Munich midfielder Luiz Gustavo, also thought to be a target for Arsène Wenger, opted to stay in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg.

Pogba would represent the sort of midfielder Arsenal desperately need, possessing both power and technical ability with the desire to surge forward and join attacks.

He exhibited this throughout last season, earning a call-up to the senior French national side and helping Juventus retain their Serie A title. That success was justification for his decision to leave Old Trafford in search of first-team football.

Arsenal have only added Auxerre youngster Yaya Sanogo to their squad so far this summer, while 27 players have left the club either permanently or on loan. Their lack of activity in the market was highlighted even further after their 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa at the weekend.